2015 Boston Red Sox Season Preview

The 2015 Boston Red Sox attempt another worst to first finish beginning at 3:05 PM today when they oppose the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Clay Buchholz faces a pitcher many had thought would be Boston’s opening day starter, Cole Hamels. Here is a position by position preview of this year’s Sox squad:

Clay Buchholz – Boston’s defacto ace….When a scout was asked this spring if Buchholz was a #1 or # 2 starter, the scout replied “he’s a zero” . He’s the Red Sox number one for now, though. Six trips to the disabled list in seven years, but also three double digit victory seasons including a 17-7 mark in 2010, a World Series win in 2013 and a no hitter in his rookie year of 2007, one of only eight complete games in his career.

Rick Porcello– acquired from the Detroit Tigers in the Yoenis Cespedes trade, Porcello won 15 games for Detroit last season including three complete game shutouts.

Wade Miley – acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Miley went 16-11 in 2012 and 10-10 in 2013. and has won 34 games over his three full major league seasons.

Justin Masterson – Originally drafted by Boston in June of 2006, Masterson was reacquired in the offseason signing as a free agent in December. He won 14 games for Cleveland in 2013.

Steven Wright– The knuckleballer, not the comedian. Has made 10 starts over the last two seasons for the Red Sox after a trade with the Indians for former number one pick Lars Anderson landed Wright in Boston.

Brian is a Boston native and art school student who took a summer job with a baseball team and never left. He has been employed by the Boston Red Sox in one capacity or another since 1982. He also follows and blogs college basketball. Follow him on Twitter @BostonBrian2015